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„Beautiful.“ – China Moses, Jazz FM

An ambitious , cinematic album that at times recalls the high-concept collages of Kendrick Lamar or Jon Batiste.  - Downbeat

sMiles is homage and manifesto: a reminder that the spirit of Miles Davis is a living, shape‑shifting force. - UK Jazz News

„Musical activiste.“ – Rolling Stone

„A unique musical experience.“ – France Inter

„Omicil knows how to nourish those who listen.“ – Alain Brunet, Panm360

„The incandescent Canadian-Haitian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer pays tribute to Miles Davis.“ – FIP

„A jiggling, otherworldly soundscape of organically tactile acoustic jazz, FX-affected sampladelica, skronky R&B, tribal grooves, and blowsy wine-bar blues.“ – Jazz Times

„The smile remains the most powerful weapon.“ – France Inter

„Jazz discovery of the Year!“ – DLF Kultur

„A real energy boost.“ – ORF1

„The themes are rich, the references diverse.“ – Le Devoir

„A unique, inspired sound that reflects multiple worlds.
Omicil takes Miles Davis on a grand musical journey.“ – RFI

 

"His eleventh album is perhaps his most personal, a joyful spiritual journey, both a continuation and an opposite of his previous work" - L'Humanité




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„Much of  Omicil’s Odisei saxophone work on sMiLes has the feel of Rouse settling in with Monk, just as his pinched, emotive sax-squeal and honk conjures the feeling of the later Rouse. ​(…) reminiscent of what would happen if Ryuichi Sakamoto wrote the Peanuts holiday music scores instead of Vince Guaraldi.“ – Jazz Times

A creative individualist through and through . Rich in ideas and influences drawing from several African, American and Caribbean traditions.  Omicil contrasts the freely - and a t times wildly - improvised with immediately accessible and danceable, the groove-oriented world music party with the unexpectedly quiet, thoughtful and atmospheric. - Songlines 4 Star-Review

„BasH is another planet; it’s also a party, but a big, spectacular one!  Some say his world is immersive, a full dive into an extended reality—his new album, his pedagogical vision, his artistry. But beware: everything is a journey.“ – Jazzthetik Coverstory

No more bowing to professional demands.
That is why he chose to release one track every month, like a single." – Libération

"Jowee has also innovated with a monthly release of singles, each accompanied by a podcast." – Rolling Stone

„A rollercoaster of intensity.“ – Critique de Salon

„And yes, there’s a nod to… Miles. Luminous.  – Rolling Stone
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„As virtuosic as he is versatile.“ – Le Temps

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„you can definitely sense Miles’ influence.“ — WNYC

„A vibrant labyrinth of jazz and Afro-Haitian traditions with masterful ease.“ – JazzHalo

Omicil pushes the boundaries of jazz with rare freedom, drawing from a rich tapestry of influences.“ – Claire Diboa, Africa Radio

„ Omicil rose from the dust in search of the secret box. With boundless imagination and musical dreams, he discovered his armor - a fusion of genres, from pop to electronic, infused with Afro-Caribbean influences.“ — France Inter

„An eclectic jazz ride with some choice guests and throws in some tropical vibes as well…“ — Slow Music Movement
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